Local Governance

Overview
Publications
News

Local Governance Research & Reforms

FAFEN recognizes that the local tier of government happens to be at the epicenter of political stakes, serving as the foundation of democracy and governance in Pakistan. Understanding the significance of local governance in shaping the lives of citizens, FAFEN is committed to monitoring, researching, and advocating for reforms that enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance structures.

Local Governance Observation

Local governance monitoring is essential for bridging the gap between government institutions and citizens. FAFEN’s oversight of local authorities’ actions and decisions ensures that citizens receive objective information on the performance of public institutions. With a nationwide outreach facilitated by member networks, FAFEN employs standardized methodologies to observe local governance.

Achievements

District, Regional, and Provincial-level
Governance Support Group

Over 130

Citizens Monitoring Delivery of
Advocating for Essential Public
Services in Health and Education

Over 3,000

Local Government Women Representatives
and Candidates Trained

Over 7,500

Governance Monitoring Reports

Over 100 reports

Local Governance Research

FAFEN’s monitoring initiatives aim to provide citizens with reliable information to encourage informed engagement with public institutions. By analyzing governance data and trends, FAFEN enriches public discourse on local governance, empowering citizens to participate in decision-making processes, hold local authorities accountable, and advocate for community-centered reforms. Complementing monitoring efforts, FAFEN’s rigorous research develops evidence-based recommendations for local governance reforms. Systematic analyses and stakeholder consultations help FAFEN identify challenges and opportunities within local governance structures, informing policymakers, elected representatives, and civil society organizations with insights essential for responsive governance.

Trained 15,000 women candidates and over 5,000 women local government representatives on political processes

Mobilized citizens to scrutinize the government’s response to the pandemic and develop recommendations for improvement Proposed evidence-based, data-driven reforms

Organized various citizen support groups advocating for and monitoring delivery of essential public services

Proposed evidence-based, data-driven reforms

Governance Reforms

FAFEN’s work in local governance aims to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen participation by advocating for meaningful reforms. By providing data-driven recommendations, FAFEN seeks to advance reforms that address community needs and priorities, strengthening the foundations of local governance in Pakistan. Through this initiative, FAFEN works to make local government structures more effective and citizen-centric.

FAFEN is supported by
Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA)

Who we are

What we do

Member Network

News and Publications

Disclosures

FAFEN Secretariat: Plot No.3-A, Class III Shopping Centre, Muslim Market, Street 65, Sector F-10/3, Islamabad

Phone Number: +92-51-8466232, +92-51-8466120 | Fax: +92-51-8432141

© Free and Fair Election Network. All rights reserved.